| 20110240938 | ADJUSTABLE COLUMN SYSTEM AND METHOD - An apparatus includes an outer rectangular tube and an inner rectangular tube. The inner rectangular tube and the outer rectangular tube are movable in relation to each other. In some versions a gas spring is positioned within the outer rectangular tube and the inner rectangular tube. In some versions, the apparatus further comprises a pair of inner bearing blocks operable to change the coefficient of friction between the inner rectangular tube and the outer rectangular tube. In some versions, the apparatus further comprises an outer bearing block assembly operable to change the coefficient of friction between the outer bearing block assembly and the inner rectangular tube. | 10-06-2011 |
